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darlin121 03-19-2011 05:32 PM

leather and carpet needles I'd say.

gzuslivz 03-19-2011 05:33 PM

I would guess leather or upholstry. Or maybe, for creating your own monster...Frankenquilter?!?

PATTIESPEARL 03-19-2011 05:33 PM

they are for sewing on upholstery, I think.

CoriAmD 03-19-2011 05:34 PM

they look like upholstery needles. The curved one goes in the fabric and back out easily.

jaciqltznok 03-19-2011 05:34 PM

leather!

scowlkat 03-19-2011 05:46 PM

Stitching up the men folks after the bad hombres get 'em! (Didn't you ever watch westerns? LOL!)

amyjo 03-19-2011 06:02 PM

used to sew cows up if they prolapse or need a c section. we have them and that is what our vet used when he came to do the cows with. a prolapse is when a cow throws her uterus out.

KathyAire 03-19-2011 06:12 PM

Flu vaccine?? :? :? :? :?

fabric whisperer 03-19-2011 06:12 PM

yes, the leather needle is also called a "wing" needle ~ it closes up around and doesn't damage the leather.

The curved one is for upholstery, or hand-sewing thick materials (like basting thick or chenille quilts). Those take some getting used to.

Kappy 03-19-2011 06:15 PM


Originally Posted by DawnMarie
I got this book of needles from my Grandma. Can anyone tell me what the big scary looking ones are for on the left?

I think they are for upholstry or leather.


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